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Event:
IXF 9
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Neo misses the shot to the body.
Neo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dion moves away.
Dion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neo. Dion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neo jabs at Dion's body.
Neo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neo misses with a body shot.
Neo just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Neo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dion wants to get back to striking at distance but Neo won't allow it.
Neo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neo misses with a punch to the body.
Neo presses Dion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dion wants to break free but Neo has control.
Dion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neo has him pressed against the cage.
Neo misses with a punch to the body.
Neo tries a body shot but Dion blocks it.
#T1#
Neo tries to throw a body punch but Dion avoids it by throwing Neo back against the cage.
Neo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neo cracks Dion with a nice body shot.
Dion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neo has Dion pressed against the cage, preventing Dion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Neo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neo misses with a punch to the body.
Neo tries to throw a body punch but Dion avoids it by throwing Neo back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Neo.
Dion is breathing heavily.
Neo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dion looking for a takedown.
Dion prevents a body shot from Neo.
Neo misses with a punch to the body.
Neo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dion or not.
Neo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Neo is leaning against Dion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Neo.
Neo digs a right hand underneath Dion's ribcage. Dion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Neo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dion.
Neo lands a shot to the body.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neo lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neo lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Neo.
Neo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Neo.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Neo.
Neo lands a body shot.
Dion can't get the takedown.
Neo stops a takedown attempt from Dion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amari Dion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Neo.
Neo scores with a shot to the side of Dion's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Neo.
Neo lands a body punch.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
Neo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dion or not.
Good body shot from Neo.
Dion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neo pushes Dion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Neo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Neo as the two fighters clinch.
Neo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Neo lands a body punch. #T4##BC2#
Neo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neo. Dion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neo throws a body punch but Dion moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Neo.
Dion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neo cracks a nice hook into Dion's ribs.
Neo lands with a nice combination. Dion backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Dion is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Amari Dion has been cut.
Nice body punch from Neo.
Oh Dion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neo cracks Dion with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dion falls to his knees and Neo doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walton Neo!
During a confident post fight interview, Walton Neo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IXF 7
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Doyle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dion throws a lazy uppercut
and Doyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doyle looks to land a combination but Dion avoids it well.
Dion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Dion.
Dion avoids the body shot from Doyle .
Dion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dion throws a right hand that misses
and Doyle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Doyle .
Dion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doyle feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Doyle tests Dion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1##TD2#
Dion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doyle on his heels. He'll look to pass Doyle 's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Doyle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dion tries a low kick but Doyle avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dion is defended easily by Doyle .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doyle .
Dion ducks under a wild hook from Doyle .
Dion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doyle 's waist but Doyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dion off to one side. #T2#
Dion tried to score with a low kick but Doyle checks it.
Dion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doyle .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doyle counters with a stiff right hand.
Tommy Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amari Dion.
Doyle lands a jab.
Doyle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tommy Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doyle takes a swing at Dion's ribcage but misses.
Dion feints the counter takedown.
Doyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dion.
It looked like Doyle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Dion misses with a left hand
and Doyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Dion is rocked!
Doyle throws a head kick that misses.
Dion feints the counter takedown.
Dion takes one to the chin there.
Dion is still on wobbly legs! Can Doyle finish him?
Doyle drops Dion with a big left hand! Dion is injured, injured bad! Doyle jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Doyle !
Tommy Doyle is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Tommy Doyle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
IXF 4
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Dion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson .
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dion.
Dion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson .
Dion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dion scores with a jab.
Henderson slips a straight right by Dion.
Dion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a hook but Dion blocks it.
Dion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Dion. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Amari Dion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Henderson .
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dion.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Dion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson 's guard.
Dion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson controls Dion momentarily but Dion frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Henderson has his foot on Dion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dion works his way back into a safe position though.
Dion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henderson for as long as he can get away with.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Dion is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dion has gone for a leg lock! Henderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dion's guard.#REVB#
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dion is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Dion's legs - danger averted.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Dion is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Dion keeps moving.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Henderson dives in and scores a takedown into Dion's guard.#SUB2#
Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dion! #REVR#
Dion staying calm.#T4#
Henderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dion presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dion looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Dion goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Henderson turns into him and now he's in Dion's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Amari Dion will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Henderson dives in and grabs Dion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dion pushes down on Henderson 's head and hops out.
Dion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dion feinted with a counter takedown.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Dion circles away easily#TD#
and Dion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dion.
Dion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dion looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dion tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dion advances position into side control!
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dion trying to control the position but Henderson is working away. #SUB#
Dion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henderson tries to control but Dion manages to take his back.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henderson trying to control the position but Dion manages to sink in the hooks.
Henderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dion is staying active.
Henderson is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Dion looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Henderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Henderson can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Dion working for a choke but Henderson is defending well.
Dion is not going to allow Henderson to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Henderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Henderson just trying to survive but Dion is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Dion looking for the RNC.
Henderson trying to control the action but Dion just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Henderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dion avoiding Henderson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Dion is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Henderson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dion has the hooks in. Henderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dion trying to control.
Henderson just trying to survive but Dion is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amari Dion dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dion misses with an uppercut.
Dion looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Dion.
Henderson slips a jab from Dion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dion, which made it look bad.
Dion misses with a looping right.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Dion sprawls well.
Dion misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Dion, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Dion against the cage but Dion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amari Dion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Henderson .
Dion moves away from the strike by Henderson . #T1#
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dion's waist but Dion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Mark Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson .
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Dion.
Henderson throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henderson trying to hold on to Dion's head to control him but Dion postures up.
#SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Henderson is staying active underneath Dion, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dion is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Dion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dion is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
#T3#
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Dion controlling the action here.
Henderson punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson throws a strike from the bottom but Dion passes into side control!
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dion moves into full mount!
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Dion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson wants to control but Dion is having none of it.
Amari Dion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dion fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Dion working for a submission but Henderson is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Henderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amari Dion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amari Dion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Crawford moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dion moves away.
Dion attempts a counter takedown but Crawford avoids it well and moves away.
Crawford misses the jab.
Crawford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crawford lands with a good body shot.
Dion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Crawford.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crawford.
Crawford blocks a jab.
Crawford misses with a straight left.
Dion misses with an uppercut
and Crawford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crawford looks to land a left hand but Dion moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford lands with a straight right. Dion didn't see that one coming.
Dion has been working on his balance at King Of Pain, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Crawford.
Crawford lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Crawford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crawford jabs Dion right on the nose. Dion blinks but takes it well.
Crawford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dion.
Crawford scores with a jab to the head.
Crawford cracks Dion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crawford looks to land a right hand but Dion moved out of range.
Crawford thuds a left hand into Dion's body.
Dion looks to land a left hand but Crawford moved out of range nicely.
Dion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lenny Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Dion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crawford's guard.
Crawford is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dion dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Crawford being controlled for a moment.
Crawford is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Dion tries for a kimura but Crawford is defending well.
Crawford is looking for a sweep.
Crawford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Crawford looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crawford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dion pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Dion prevents Crawford from improving his position.#SUB#
Dion is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crawford sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dion wants to work for an arm triangle but Crawford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dion is thwarting Crawford's attempts to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dion trying to control the action but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Dion is controlling the pace.
Dion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Crawford trying to control but Dion postures up.
#SUB2#
Crawford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dion stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Crawford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice cross by Crawford.#TD#
Crawford gets caught napping as Dion dives in and scores a takedown. Crawford manages to retain guard.
Dion trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Dion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Dion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crawford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dion has managed to get both his arms back between Crawford's legs - danger averted.
Dion trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Dion advances to half guard.
Crawford gets full guard.#SUB2#
Crawford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Crawford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Crawford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crawford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Crawford is looking for a triangle but Dion pushes his legs off easily.
Dion pushes down on Crawford's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Dion is keen to just control but Crawford is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dion is working for a kimura but Crawford is defending it quite comfortably.
Crawford is not content to let Dion control the position.#SUB#
Dion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crawford defends it well.
Dion is keen to just control but Crawford is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Dion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crawford sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Crawford looking for submissions off his back.
Dion uses his free foot to push down on Crawford's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crawford. #SUB#
Dion is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Crawford can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Crawford is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dion wants to control the pace but Crawford is squirming around nicely.
Crawford is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Dion looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dion working for a submission but Crawford is keeping him at bay.
Crawford is desperately trying to improve his position but Dion has a good base and remains in mount.
Crawford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Dion has his foot on Crawford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crawford works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford trying to control but Dion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crawford drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dion! #REVR#
Crawford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amari Dion dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Crawford lands with a nice body punch.
Dion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lenny Crawford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dion throws an overhand right that lands on Crawford's shoulder, as Crawford tries to avoid the shot.
Crawford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawford swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Dion counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Dion tries for a kimura but Crawford is defending well.
Dion working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dion trying to control the action but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Dion is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Crawford will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Crawford is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crawford has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crawford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crawford wants to control but Dion postures up.#SUB#
Dion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crawford is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crawford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dion passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Crawford!
Crawford is trying to escape the mount.
Dion looking to control but Crawford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB#
Dion is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Crawford has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crawford is looking to escape.
Crawford wants to hold on but Dion pushes him away.
Dion tries to control but Crawford wriggling away.
Crawford is desperately trying to improve his position but Dion has a good base and remains in mount.
Crawford wants to control but Dion is having none of it.#SU#
Dion get's back to his feet.#T4#
Crawford lands with a nice body punch.
Dion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crawford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dion swings widly with a right hand
and Crawford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Dion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crawford did well to prevent Dion getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crawford gets full guard.
Dion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dion advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amari Dion.
I think Dion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amari Dion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Dion shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dion throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Dion throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Dion blocks a head kick by Knight.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Dion.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Dion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dion misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dion defending well though.
Knight prevents Dion from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dion trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Knight trying to control the action but Dion is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dion actively working from the bottom here.
Knight is trying to control the action in half guard but Dion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dion wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
Knight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dion is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Dion's head.
Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knight winds up and cracks Dion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dion trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dion looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dion taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard. #T3#
Dion moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Dion is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Knight has his hands clasped together but Dion extends and breaks Knight's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amari Dion!
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